All Stories from July 4, 2014 (Change date)
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Think of luxury as a trial run for affordable goodsJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - People all over the world — those who can afford it — want the best of the best for their home. But just what is it that they consider luxury? Every day there is somethi...
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Fourth fun from home — hot dogs includedJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - If the weather or the crowds keep you away from the usual Independence Day events this weekend, you can still enjoy the trappings of the holiday from your couch. The fe...
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One man's battle plan for Arlington Heights parade lawn invasionJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - With his Arlington Heights' home on the Fourth of July parade route, John Slania shares his battle plan
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Six great backyard plants for garden-to-table useJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - Back in the day, an ambitious homeowner might set out a sturdy row of marigolds, add a mound of petunias, toss in a few gaudy gladiola bulbs and call it a garden. That ...
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'Sleepwalker's Guide' is a beautiful family sagaJul 04, 2014 5:45 am - At the start of Mira Jacob's beautiful debut, “The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing,” Amina Eapen's mother summons her home to Albuquerque, New Mexico, claiming that her f...
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Twin Cities: 5 free things for visitorsJul 04, 2014 5:45 am - MINNEAPOLIS - Like many places that endure long, difficult winters, Minnesota comes alive when the weather warms up. So many people from the Twin Cities - as Minneapolis...
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Spellman's Scorecard: Offering up some sparklers for your holidayJul 04, 2014 5:30 am - Happy Fourth of July! Before we get going here, let's start off with my favorite trivia question concerning the Fourth - via the good folks at Reuters: What day did...
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Clearing the confusion about smart metersJul 04, 2014 5:01 am - Smart meters are digital electric meters that provide customers with access to more information about energy use through online energy-management tools that can help cus...
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Poverty at the core of school failureJul 04, 2014 5:01 am - I oppose charter schools because they address the wrong problem. The real cause of academic failure is not, as charter proponents contend, bad teachers, teachers unions ...
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Ruling is not about 'war on women'Jul 04, 2014 5:01 am - The Democrats' reaction to the Supreme Court's decision to protect the Hobby Lobby owner's freedom of religion shows how low they will go to fan the flames of the phony ...